Inspire English 8 Unit 1 Section 7 - (:),(;)

​Colons introduce a list, a quote or formal statement, a restatement, or an explanation .

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A colon may be used between two independent clauses when the second clause explains or restates the first clause.

​Introducing a restatement or explanation

Introducing a quotation or formal statement.

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Colon

Semicolons join independent clauses and items in a series.

------​Use the semicolon to connect two independent clauses or a series of items.

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Semicolon

1. Connect 2 independent clauses

   • the 1st clause is MORE IMPORTANT than the 2nd clause

   • ​the 2nd clause gives REASONS

Colon

1. Connect 2

Semicolon

1. Connect 2 independent clauses

   • the 1st clause is MORE IMPORTANT than the 2nd clause

   • ​the 2nd clause gives REASONS, EXPLANATIONS, or EXAMPLES (LIST)

Colon

1. Connect 2

Semicolon

Colon

1. Connect 2

Semicolon